Nationwide, music fans adorning cowboy boots take to music festivals across the nation to sing along to their favorite country artists and sing-a-long. Country fans must attend these music events. This year’s CMA Fest deftly took advantage of the enduring appeal of 1990s country artists while honoring contemporary hitmakers with equal reverence and relevance. Additionally, […]
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Hip hop songs frequently utilize rapping as their primary vocal style. This rhythmic, rhymed form of speech complements the beat. NYC’s melting-pot community gave rise to hip hop in the 1970s when DJs such as Kool Herc hosted block parties with DJ-sampled disco hits and encouraged dancing during long percussive breaks (“breaks”). Salt & Peppa
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Jamaica gained independence in the 1960s, sparking a sense of national pride that manifested in reggae songs like Desmond Dekker’s “Israelites”, depicting black people as slaves living under modern-day Babylon and imploring God to hear their pleas for freedom. Bob Marley and the Wailers popularized reggae music in the United States, where it influenced rock
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AC/DC’s comeback after Bon Scott’s untimely death can be seen here with this classic track that helped launch Zakk Wylde as Ozzy Osbourne was replaced in 1986. Metal has long been political; from Black Sabbath’s fiery anti-war lyrics on War Pigs to Napalm Death’s punk rage – but in recent times it has taken on
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On March 2, 2018 as one of his singles from his second album?, XXXTentacion unveiled “Sad!” from his sophomore release. Co-written and produced with John Cunningham, the rapper put this track out as one of its premieres. Lyrically, the song discusses an uncertain romantic relationship that he fears might end and threats suicide should she
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Rappers can either write verses with engaging rhyme schemes or freestyle their words to the beat, it’s essential that their flow feels natural to them and matches the overall vibe of the song. A bar is a musical unit of time consisting of four beats that typically lasts one beat. Most rap songs contain an
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Bass guitar music plays an essential part in any band’s sound, from providing rhythmical support to vocalists and other upper range instruments, to laying down rhythmic patterns synchronized with drumming beats. Bassists have the choice of playing either with their fingers or using a pick for faster and more versatile playing styles. Picks provide greater
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Rock music in 1992 saw a strong revival of grunge, Britpop, industrial and alternative rock styles such as grunge resurfacing through Britpop revivalist bands and industrial pioneers. Additionally, third wave ska revival and swing revival saw their revival flourishing again. Harvey Danger earned its sole chart hit with this catchy, introspective grunge classic by Harvey
From funky grooves to sensual pop, disco music of the 1970s left its mark across dance floors worldwide. Boasting unstoppable funk hits, bouncy pop confections, and strut-inducing rockers kept audiences dancing away – creating a global party atmosphere! From Van McCoy’s 1975 song “The Hustle” to Joe Tex’s 1977 track “Ain’t Gonna Bump No More
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No matter your holiday preferences, Christmas music can be entertaining – especially if it’s metal-infused! Bands such as Iron Maiden, Papa Roach and even legendary parody band Spinal Tap have released special holiday offerings. Hate Eternal bass player JJ Hrubovcak released Death Metal Christmas: Hellish Renditions of Christmas Classics as an unholy take on Christmas
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